Job Description

Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney (3–5 Years)

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)Salary: $135,000–$165,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Confidential Opportunity – Growing Litigation Practice

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its expanding healthcare defense practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to gain significant hands-on litigation experience, receive strong mentorship, and grow within a collaborative and well-established firm.

The ideal candidate will be eager to take ownership of cases while working alongside experienced litigators representing healthcare providers and long-term care facilities in complex defense matters.

Practice Focus

• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Long-Term Care Facility Defense
• Healthcare Litigation
• Civil Defense Litigation

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice and healthcare defense cases through all phases of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Prepare for mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Work collaboratively with partners while progressively assuming greater responsibility for case management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Massachusetts or ability to become licensed.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice, healthcare defense, insurance defense, or general civil litigation.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $135,000–$165,000
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Associate Education & Professional Development Program
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

This is a confidential search for an established and growing law firm offering sophisticated litigation work, excellent mentorship, long-term career growth, and a collaborative team environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion.

Feel free to reach out to Jessica for more details 605-846-8647 or jessica.merkel@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.